crofting

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A form of land tenure and small-scale food production, unique to the Highlands and islands of Scotland, in which individual crofts are established on the better land while a large area of poor-quality hill ground is shared by all the crofters of the township for grazing
Exposing linen to the sun, on the grass, in the process of bleaching
Croftland
In Scotland, crofting is the activity of farming on small pieces of land. isolated crofting communities. the system of farming on crofts in Scotland
Croft
A surname, from the common noun croft, and from places named Croft
croft
A fenced piece of land, usually small and arable and with a crofter's dwelling thereon
croft
{n} a small field near a house, a little close
croft
A fenced piece of land, usually small and arable and with a crofters dwelling thereon
croft
In Scotland, a croft is a small piece of land which is owned and farmed by one family and which provides them with food. a remote croft near Loch Nevis. a very small farm in Scotland
croft
A small, inclosed field, adjoining a house; a small farm
croft
a small farm worked by a crofter
croft
{i} small plot near the house used for growing vegetables for household needs; very small farm (Scottish usage); small filing cabinet that can be opened into a table